Mzuzu
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Mzuzu month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Mzuzu are typically May, August and September, with average daytime highs around 21–24°C. November is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), July the coldest (average low 12°C), and January the wettest (about 270 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.2 | 17.5 | 270 | 7.4 |
| February | 24.6 | 17.5 | 196 | 8.0 |
| March | 23.8 | 17.4 | 173 | 8.5 |
| April | 22.4 | 16.7 | 128 | 9.4 |
| May | 21.0 | 14.4 | 53 | 10.1 |
| June | 19.7 | 12.4 | 33 | 10.4 |
| July | 19.3 | 11.7 | 42 | 10.6 |
| August | 21.5 | 12.9 | 25 | 11.2 |
| September | 24.4 | 14.9 | 17 | 11.4 |
| October | 26.4 | 16.9 | 41 | 11.7 |
| November | 27.2 | 17.9 | 67 | 11.5 |
| December | 25.5 | 17.6 | 201 | 9.4 |
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People and places shaping Mzuzu
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Research updated Friday, September 18, 2026Past and future events in Mzuzu
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Previously
- Mzuzu fan seekers feel sidelined by events organisers
Local leisure seekers criticised perceived favouritism at Mzuzu Stadium (2022)
- Mzuzu Police Sunday Choir performance
Police choir performed gospel music at a community event (2019)
Sources checked (15)
- Mzuzu
- Chilumba - Wikipedia
- Mzuzu Stadium - Wikipedia
- Malawi: Mzuzu Urban Profile | UN-Habitat
- Mzuzu – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
- Mzuzu - Malawi Africa - YouTube
- Mzuzu | North Malawi | Malawi Tourism
- Mzuzu Nature Sanctuary – Visit Malawi
- Mzuzu – Wikipedie
- Things to Do in Mzuzu, Malawi (2026) - Local Travel Guide
- Mzuzu Fan Seekers Feel sidelined By Events Organisers…
- Mzuzu Police Sunday Choir Mavalidwe Achilendo Malawi Gospel…
- Grand Palace Hotel, Mzuzu | Skyscanner
- Central Office of Information (COI)
- Wikidata structured records for Mzuzu
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01 · OverviewMzuzu, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Mzuzu took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Mzuzu
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Mzuzu
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Mzuzu
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Mzuzu
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Mzuzu
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Mzuzu
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mzuzu
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01 · Q&AWhere is Mzuzu located and what are its coordinates?
Mzuzu is situated in Malawi at geographic coordinates -11.4656, 34.0207, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Mzuzu?
Mzuzu has a recorded population of approximately 249,564 and observes the Africa/Blantyre time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Mzuzu?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Mzuzu include NY, YAO, TUM, SWK, with MWK used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Mzuzu?
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